Rain Suit?

[Bigbill]

Asking for your help again folks. Rode about 200 plus miles yesterday. About the last 30 or so miles it started raining like a cow peeing on a flat rock. I need a new rain suit. It sucks being wet but wet and cold really bites. Any sugestions on a light weight suit that keeps you dry. Thanks

 

[Blondie Gal]

We have HD suits from several years ago that keep us remarkably dry. They were a bit pricey, but well worth it.

 

[wimoonshiner]

Second that from Blondie Gal!! Well worth the money!

 

[trikeleader]

I have a suit called "Frogg Toggs" very light weight, it breathes and it keeps me dry. I would highly recomend this suit. ThumbUp
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[Rosy]

We have Tour Master rain gear and we love it. Spend a little bit more and stay dry. The old vinyl suits have gone by the road side, and I can remember wearing one coming home from Montreal, cold and wet, no fun.

Regards,

Rosy & Janice
From NH

 

[Ozarkryder]

We had Frogg Toggs and liked the breathability and light weight. They did a very good job for the most part, but eventually mine would leak at the crotch of the bib style pants I had. They were not made for riding, but now make a set specifically for motorcyclists. Would get a set if I was in the market.
We now have sets of X-Element rain suits that work very well, the have melt resistant panels on the legs, an a rubberized seat to prevent slippage.

You probably have this covered, but unless you are absolutely sure your boots are waterproof, I would recommend a set of rain booties. We have some from Choko Design that have kept our feet nice and dry. Here's s vendor with info on them. Wing Gear Rain Booties | CruiserCustomizing
We usually get a new set every 5 or 6 years at the Davis Rally in Iowa. They have a rubber sole, and we walk in them, not just ride. If we only rode in them I think they would last twice as long.

 

[webkahuna]

I found mine at Sams club a few years ago for $29.00 a piece. I haven't ridden a lot in a few years, but I haven't come home in dry weather more than once for at least three years (just lucky I guess), and these have worked well. I'll probably get a couple new from HD or other but the SAMs club ones have been great. It might be worth looking into.
Gary

 

[philmcc]

I am looking at icon rain gear at reveille.com and the custom made waterproof paints at motoport.com

 

[bustedwing]

I invested in First Gear. These suits are made to be a one suit does everything. The jackets are armored at the elbows and shoulders and along the back. It has zippered vents, and repels water, as do the pants. It also has an insulated liner for cold weather. I have had this one set up for 3 years and rather then have one for warm one for cold one for rain, I only need this one suit. Ride safe.

 

[leo3wheel]

Waiting for my Frogg Toggs to arrive.

Frogg Toggs Men's Hi-Vis Green and Black Cruisin Toggs Rainsuit | 534-124 | J&P Cycles

 

[msocko3]

I have the HD Gortex, a bit on the expensive side but worth every penny to me.

 

[Oldmsocko]

I also have the HD Gortex and it is worth every penny I paid for it. My last trip to Maggie Valley I rode for days in the rain and I never got wet underneath it plus it breaths so I did not sweat.

 

[FLTR2008TRIKE]

I found that in a heavy downpour I would still get wet in the front. I solved it by wearing a light rain poncho under my rain jacket and I would stay dry doing this.

 

[leo3wheel]

This raingear works... $2.37 for a box of ten... We keep them handy. ;-)

 

[hdruss]

I have a set of Frogg Toggs I keep in the trike for the odd storm that catches me on the road. I find that Duct Tape applied to the inside of a thin spot seals it up and is a cheap repair. But for that long haul, multi day trips, I always pack my HD Gortex top. Bought it used from a guy that out grew it and it's been money well spent. - Russ

 

[j79phan]

We had Frogg Toggs and liked the breathability and light weight. They did a very good job for the most part, but eventually mine would leak at the crotch of the bib style pants I had. They were not made for riding, but now make a set specifically for motorcyclists. Would get a set if I was in the market.
We now have sets of X-Element rain suits that work very well, the have melt resistant panels on the legs, an a rubberized seat to prevent slippage.

You probably have this covered, but unless you are absolutely sure your boots are waterproof, I would recommend a set of rain booties. We have some from Choko Design that have kept our feet nice and dry. Here's s vendor with info on them. Wing Gear Rain Booties | CruiserCustomizing
We usually get a new set every 5 or 6 years at the Davis Rally in Iowa. They have a rubber sole, and we walk in them, not just ride. If we only rode in them I think they would last twice as long.

Thanks for the rain boots link. Just ordered a pair.
My boots are old and very comfortable, but leak.
My HD rain gear is old and comfortable also. Breathes, but doesn't leak.
Bought many years ago for what I thought at the time was too much money.
It's so old the tag says Made in USA. Worth spending the extra money for good rain gear.

 

[Rollin Thunder]

We have HD suits from several years ago that keep us remarkably dry. They were a bit pricey, but well worth it.

YUP we've had one for yrs. They work well.

 

[eatherton]

Husband has thoroughly researched and HD suits appear to be the best.

 

[skuuter]

I used Frogg Toggs for years, but for some reason, always sweated badly in them. Mitzie still has Hers, and likes them. We bought Fulmer (yes, the "Helmet People") Rain Suits last year and have stayed nice and dry using them....even during the "Rain Ride of 2012 at the TRIKE TALK RALLY IN THE VALLEY 5".....ThumbUp

 

[Maria]

I like my Frogg Toggs - I have the Blueberry Michelin Woman version! Being short and curvy it is nice that they have a womans' cut that really IS ... also I like the 2-piece because sometimes you can get away with just the pants in the morning and a side-of-the-road-add-the-jacket when necessary.
PS - Totally agree about waterproofing the boots. Mine leak! But tiny feet don't fit well into the "gator" things. (OK, they fit really well, like 2 feet in each gator...) Instead, I take the extra liner out of the hotel trashcan and put it over my sock inside the boot. Feels weird - but only when walking and the feet stay warm and dry. (Thanks Mom!!!)

 

[livelyjames]

I have a Joe Rocket rain suit that has served me very well...my wife has an Xelement suit we got on sale...it is no frills but she has used it a few times and it worked fine....

 

[Indian64]

Harley's rain gear works great but is pricey. Would recommend CruiserWorks boots to anyone. Comfortable, will keep your feet absolutely dry in the rain and wicks moisture very well on hot days to keep your feet dry.

 

[AZTriGlide]

I also have the HD Gortex. Haven't had to use it yet. Got it for the visability, gortex (have other gortex jackets that work great) and comes with a sack.

 

[Rod69]

Have Harley rainsuits. Work well . Had Frog Toggs and burnt the right leg out of mine. One heck of a clean up.

 

[Sloufoot]

This raingear works... $2.37 for a box of ten... We keep them handy. ;-)

Works great even for loaners !! If you get the large lawn & leaf model they are long enough with a bit of duct tape to keep your legs dry !!
Never figured out the size conversion tho !!:AllGood:
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[Bigbill]

Thanks for all the replies folks. I'm looking at a xelement suit that looks exactly like the orange Harley suit (except for the Harley logo). At about half the price. Might go that route.